Saguenay

City · Quebec, 🇨🇦 Canada

Population 148,886

Area 154 km²

Time zone America/Toronto

Official website ville.saguenay.ca

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Saguenay Essentials

Saguenay blends industrial heritage and natural beauty, featuring the iconic 'Little White House' that survived the great flood and the historic Pulperie museum. Explore the scenic waterfront and architectural landmarks that define the resilient spirit of this Quebecois region.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-10° (feels like -16°) · extremes -35°–2°
-21° at night
11 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

-7° (feels like -13°) · extremes -31°–2°
-19° at night
10 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

-2° (feels like -7°) · extremes -25°–7°
-12° at night
12 rainy days
12 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Poor

7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -11°–17°
-2° at night
12 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes -1°–26°
5° at night
13 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great

22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 5°–29°
12° at night
14 rainy days
9 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Good

24° · extremes 10°–29°
15° at night
17 rainy days
7 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Good

23° · extremes 9°–29°
14° at night
15 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Good

20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 4°–27°
10° at night
13 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -3°–21°
3° at night
14 rainy days
5 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -14°–11°
-4° at night
13 rainy days
2 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

-6° (feels like -11°) · extremes -27°–3°
-14° at night
13 rainy days
3 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Canadian Dollar CAD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 911
Electricity: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Languages: English, French
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +1

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Saguenay Essentials

Saguenay — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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